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ABC News: "Greece continues to struggle with soaring heat
For the second day in a row, officials are turning tourists away from the Acropolis during the hottest hours of the day. ABC News’ Maggie Rulli reports.
July 9, 2025"
https://abcnews.go.com/International/video/greece-continues-struggle-soaring-heat-123608758
ABC NewsVideo Greece continues to struggle with soaring heatFor the second day in a row, officials are turning tourists away from the Acropolis during the hottest hours of the day. ABC News’ Maggie Rulli reports.
Reuters: COPENHAGEN/BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Around 2,300 people died of heat-related causes across 12 European cities during the severe heatwave that ended last week, according to a rapid scientific analysis published on Wednesday.
The study targeted the 10 days, ending July 2, during which large parts of Western Europe were hit by extreme heat, with temperatures breaching 40 degrees Celsius (104°F) in Spain and wildfires breaking out in France.
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https://www.europesays.com/2224806/ Greece imposes work breaks as a heat wave grips the country #123528135 #article #ClimateAndEnvironment #ClimateChange #GeneralNews #greece #HeatWaves #Telecommuting #Weather #WorkplaceCulture #WorldNews #Ελλάδα #νεα
‘Despite #heatwaves becoming more common in the UK, the dangers from extreme heat are not well known.
Heatwaves are often described as “silent killers” – elderly and vulnerable people are at risk of dying alone and in their homes.
At the moment, the government’s own advisers say that heat deaths could rise several times over to exceed 10,000 in an average year by 2050 without action.’
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jul/06/deadly-heatwaves-adapt-cities-towns
The Guardian · Deadly heatwaves are the new reality – we need to transform the UK’s cities and towns to survive them
Wildfires: Firefighters are mobilised to tackle blazes all over Europe.
Firefighters across Europe continue to battle forest fires amid blistering heatwaves, as blazes broke out in Germany, Greece and Turkey on Saturday.
France24 · Wildfires: Firefighters are mobilised to tackle blazes all over Europe.
The mercury is expected to hit dangerously high levels in Japan on Sunday, with weather authorities issuing heatstroke alerts in 19 prefectures nationwide. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/06/japan/heatstroke-alert-issued-in-tokyo/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #heat #climatechange #heatwaves #environment #rainyseason #kanto
The Japan Times · Heatstroke alert issued for 19 prefectures as Japan enters 'once-in-a-decade' heat wave
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 153
Heatwaves are becoming more frequent, longer and intense.
#Heatwaves negatively affect the success of bumblebee foraging and pollination.
In a real #climate ‘double whammy’ the heat directly interferes with both #bees and #plants.
#nature
#biodiversity
#worldbeesanctuary
#vegan #organic
#wildlife #insects #science
As #heatwaves sweep across southern Europe, both locals and tourists are finding ways to stay cool and avoid dangerous exposure. How do you keep cool and safe from the heat? http://xhtxs.cn/4T8
xhtxs.cnLiving through heatwaves: everyday strategies in Europe
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"...While 2024 was the hottest year on record for the state, there was a slight decline in the number of heat-related deaths from the record-breaking 2023, where 645 people lost their lives in Maricopa County due to the heat. Those 645 deaths in 2023 made up more than half of all heat-related deaths reported nationally, according to Centers for Disease Control data. ..." #heatstroke #death #heatwaves #Arizona